How To Fix OM156 - Quantity/value update for plant & material type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Quantity/value update for plant & material type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Quantity/value updates have not been defined for material type &V1& in
valuation area type &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please define quantity and value update indicators for valuation area
&V1&, material type &V2& in the Customizing system for material master
data. <DS:TRAN.OMS2>Proceed</>.


Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM156 - Quantity/value update for plant & material type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OM156 ("Quantity/value update for plant & material type & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is an attempt to perform a transaction that requires a specific configuration for a plant and material type that has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the system does not have the necessary configuration for the specified plant and material type combination. This could mean that the material type is not allowed for the specified plant in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type being used may not be valid for the operations being performed (e.g., it may not be set up for inventory management).
  Plant Not Defined: The plant may not be defined correctly in the system or may not be assigned to the material type.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the material type or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Define Movement Types.
  Ensure that the movement types are correctly defined for the material type and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Material Type Assignment:
  
  Check if the material type is assigned to the plant in the material master record.
  Use Transaction Code: MM03 to display the material master and verify the plant and material type settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured for the plant in question.
  Check the views relevant to inventory management and ensure that they are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is appropriate for the material type and plant.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP MM consultant to review the transaction types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on the specific error message and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction related to the material and plant.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) for further assistance.